Students need to be introduced to some of the basic concepts such as community and people in a community. At this point, the relationship between a real community and a virtual community should be connected. They need to understand the difference between a trusted adult and a stranger. It should be emphasized that students should always use a trusted adult while going online and differentiate what it means to feel safe versus unsafe. The students should also discuss the ways a trusted adult can keep them safe...i.e. checking first with the trusted adult and taking a trusted adult friend along.
Key Terms
Community: the area where we live, with places where we know real people. Cyber Community: a website where we visit, learn, playgames Cyber Citizen: People who actively participate in a cyber community Cyber Smart: Making good choices when in a cyber community Responsible Citizen: A person who uses their cyber smarts Trusted Adult: A parent, teacher, or guardian
Kindergarten Curriculum
Activity 1: Know the Rules/Check First
Concepts:
-discuss checking first with a parent, guardian, or trusted adult
-acting out skits around checking first
Grade K
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The Big Idea
Students need to be introduced to some of the basic concepts such as community and people in a community. At this point, the relationship between a real community and a virtual community should be connected. They need to understand the difference between a trusted adult and a stranger. It should be emphasized that students should always use a trusted adult while going online and differentiate what it means to feel safe versus unsafe. The students should also discuss the ways a trusted adult can keep them safe...i.e. checking first with the trusted adult and taking a trusted adult friend along.Key Terms
Community: the area where we live, with places where we know real people.Cyber Community: a website where we visit, learn, playgames
Cyber Citizen: People who actively participate in a cyber community
Cyber Smart: Making good choices when in a cyber community
Responsible Citizen: A person who uses their cyber smarts
Trusted Adult: A parent, teacher, or guardian
Kindergarten Curriculum
Activity 1: Know the Rules/Check First
Concepts:
-discuss checking first with a parent, guardian, or trusted adult
-acting out skits around checking first
Lessons (Click here for the Netsmartz lesson plans)
Activity 2: Know the Rules/Take a Friend
Concepts:
-discuss the importance of taking a trusted adult to many different locations or trips
-creating booklets about when to bring a friend
Lessons (Click here for the Netsmartz lesson plans)
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